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The request that he be considered for appointment to the Planning Board from Douglas Hall, 2820 Silver I:ake Road, led to the request that Mr. Fornell ascertain whether present Board members are will- ing to continue their service. The October Police Report was filed. Councilmen Sauer and Stauffer reported at length on their attendance at the National League of Cities meeting in Denver agreeing that they had derived many benefits from their attendance which they hope to use in their service on the Council. Specific reference was made to exchange of ideas with other municipalities regarding the opera- tion of police departments, "Sunshine Laws", energy conservation, availability thru computer systems of outside funding resources as well as the benefits of taking advantage of the expert advice avail- able from university sources. Councilman Stauffer was especially impressed with the report made at the women's caucus of the impact on crimes against women and children which some communities had helped combat by having women riding in squad. cars. The Mayor felt placing a podium in the front of the room might help to put those who wished to address the Council at ease. Councilman Stauffer announced her appointment of Eldon Johnson, 3620 Coolidge Street F.E., to the Human Relations Committee and asked that a letter of confirmation be sent to her appointee. pueries are also to be directed to those now serving on the Committee to ascertain their interest in full participation in that body's activities the coming year. The Council's direction to the Commit- tee to prepare an affirmative action program for the City was again discussed. Mr. Dulgar then reported on his meeting with the service organiza- tions who cooperate in the maintenance of the recycling center and told the council of the steps being taken by the Paintenance and. Police departments to cut down on the vandalism by youngsters at the center. The Council then requested that he prepare a resolution to be directed to the Metropolitan Council encouraging them to activate their water resources policies because of the problems municipalities are facing with the preservation of their water re- sources which may be endangered by a continuation of drought con- ditions in Minnesota. Motion by Councilman Sundland to approve all licenses from A 7, 1976 Agenda. Piotion carried unanimously. and seconded by Councilman Stauffer through I as listed in the December The manager said most of these had been unearthed by the City staff's investigation of licenses which had not been applied for. it was also his recommendation that all coin operated washers and dryers in apartment houses for which no supervision is provided by the vendor be licensed, feeling such fees were necessary to pay (5)